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Craig Hewitt is the founder and CEO of Castos, a podcast hosting platform serving 40,000+ brands. He's produced over 500 podcast episodes, helped launch 10,000+ shows, and has been in the podcasting industry since 2015. Craig has been featured in tech, startup, and podcasting publications like Startups For The Rest Of Us, PodNews, Mixergy, and dozens of other popular podcasts and YouTube channels. He also has spoken and sponsored Podcast Movement, the premier conference for podcasters. He is a supporter of PodcastIndex and the Podcasting 2.0 tag set.
We've graded your podcast and it's: the Engine That Could Did you know podcast years are like dog years? So that means you’ve been podcasting for over 15 years! These are the awkward teen years, but we’ve survived once before. Getting over the 500 listener hump or landing your first sponsor is no small feat. ... Read more
We've graded your podcast and it's: a Work Horse By our definition, you’re a podcasting veteran. And your listener numbers would agree! The podcast’s concept combined with your unique voice is resonating, so we don’t want suggest any major changes. But keeping the pulse on small tweaks is how you keep your podcast from getting ... Read more
We've graded your podcast and it's a: Smooth Operator You don't have a podcast yet, but you're not stressing. Just by taking our quiz, you've already taken big steps forward in making your idea a reality. There have been some bumps in the road of getting started. But overall, you're podcast is sailing to your ... Read more
Part of the Castos mission is to educate and inspire fellow podcasters. With a whole community of hosts figuring it out and thriving, we launched our new Creator Spotlight series. Our goal is to feature Castos customers and their podcasts–from how they got started, what their recording setups look like, and highlighting the unique skills ... Read more
Often when you're creating a podcast you want it to be open to anyone and everyone who wants to listen or subscribe. But sometimes you want to have a private podcast that's only intended for specific listeners. In these cases restricting access to who can subscribe to your show is important so that you can ... Read more
One thing all successful podcasters agree on is that it is essential to have a “home base” for your podcast. A place where listeners can learn more about you and connect with your brand. And for many of us, that home base is our WordPress site. In this guide, we are going to walk through ... Read more
It wasn’t too long ago that if you wanted to hear or experience an interview, you were either turning into a TV special, the radio, or even picking up a magazine in the checkout line of the grocery store. And then, podcasting came along and changed everything. With significantly less time and schedule constraints than ... Read more
The podcast player for your show is maybe the single most important point of connection between your website visitors and your podcast. This is where and how they interact with your entire podcast brand, so it's important to use the best embeddable podcast player you can. And today we're excited to announce a major update ... Read more
There is one common goal for many of us podcasters: To get more subscribers. Those listeners that tune into every one of our episodes. And there is a lot we can do as content creators to make it easier for our potential listeners to find our content and subscribe to our show. This is often ... Read more
Podcast analytics are the foundation of big growth decisions. Building an audience, increasing number of downloads, and creating a successful podcast all hinge on understanding the numbers. The data related to high performing episodes and those around listener demographics all provide powerful insights. But the decentralization of podcasting poses a problem. Podcasters need to look ... Read more
Looking for suggestions for the best podcast equipment for beginners? Wondering what equipment to get to start podcasting? Whether you’re a new podcaster looking for setup inspiration or a seasoned host looking to upgrade your studio, you’ll find great recommendations below. Castos is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. We may earn ... Read more
Are you looking for podcast intro music? Wondering what are the best places to find royalty-free music to start your show with? Licensing songs for podcast intro music is a complex topic that relies on a range of factors. But podcasts that include musical elements are often more engaging. Starting off an episode with intro ... Read more
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